MITCHELL COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Attorney General Chris Carr announced today that 21 individuals in Mitchell County have been indicted for allegedly fraudulently obtaining loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

According to the indictments, each defendant submitted a loan application claiming to own a business that, in reality, did not exist. The financial information provided in the applications was also fabricated. As a result of their actions, each defendant received at least one loan of $20,833, with some individuals submitting multiple applications and receiving a second loan. The total amount allegedly fraudulently obtained by all 21 individuals is $604,157.

“In the face of an unprecedented global health pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program was designed to help small business owners keep their doors open and employees paid,” said Carr. “Those who exploited the system to illegally obtain funds will be held accountable. We are committed to protecting taxpayer dollars, no matter the amount, and we will continue to support legitimate local businesses that are following the rules.”

The PPP, established by the CARES Act and administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), was intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants were required to certify, under penalty of law, that the funds were needed due to economic uncertainty and would be used exclusively for business-related expenses. If certain conditions were met, applicants could later apply for loan forgiveness if employee numbers and wage levels remained stable.

Mitchell County Indictments

The Attorney General’s White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit presented evidence to a Mitchell County Grand Jury on January 8, 2025, which resulted in 13 separate indictments charging a total of 21 defendants. Below is a full list of the indictments, including the names, charges, and relevant details:

Indictment 1:

• De’antre Jackson, 29, of Camilla is facing 2 counts of Theft by Taking and 2 counts of False Swearing.
• Amaray McDowell, 23, of Camilla is facing 2 counts of Theft by Taking 2 counts of False Swearing.
• Kentavious Wimberly, 24, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 2:

• Kentavius Clayton, 27, of Camilla is facing 2 counts of Theft by Taking and 2 counts of False Swearing.
• Lashundra Clayton, 45, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 3:

• Da’cari Jones, 27, of Camilla is facing 2 counts of Theft by Taking and 2 counts of False Swearing.
• Chauncy Moore, 27, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.
• Kentavious Williams, 28, of Camilla is facing 2 counts of Theft by Taking and 2 counts of False Swearing.
• Kenyetta Williams, 33, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.
• Kimbreanna Williams, 30, of Camilla is facing 2 counts of Theft by Taking and 2 counts of False Swearing.
• Danarious Yates, 37, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 4:

• Te’Erika Dewberry, 26, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 5:

• Kentrundas Almond, 31, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 6:

• Demontavious Clayton, 26, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 7:

• Jordan Clayton, 23, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 8:

• Dre’Kwaun Daniels, 22, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 9:

• Iletha Jackson, 34, of Camilla is facing 2 counts of Theft by Taking and 2 counts of False Swearing.

Indictment 10:

• Au’darrious Perry, 23, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 11:

• Stacey Smith, 30, of Camilla is facing 2 counts of Theft by Taking and 2 counts of False Swearing.

Indictment 12:

• Thomas Raderrius, 22, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

Indictment 13:

• Malik Watkins, 26, of Camilla is facing 1 count of Theft by Taking and 1 count of False Swearing.

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